The Geological Society

Activities and presentations

A series of presentations and activity sheets for teachers, STEM Ambassadors, and anyone else interested in geology to use in the classroom, in science clubs or at home.

The Geological Society gives permission for presentations to be adapted to suit other Key Stages and audiences.

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Presentations and activity sheets for Key Stage 2 (age 7-11):
Dinosaurs | Fossils | The Rock Cycle | Volcanoes | Earthquakes | Energy Resources | Plate Tectonics Passport | Space

Presentations and activity sheets for Key Stage 3-5 (ages 11-18):
Volcanoes | Earthquakes | Energy Resources | Geothermal Gradient | Mineral Resources | Plate Tectonics Passport

Dinosaurs You've probably heard of T. rex and Triceratops, but what exactly is a dinosaur? What do palaeontologists know about the different types of dinosaurs and why do they think they might still be around today? Find out all about dinosaurs in our presentation for primary school students and teachers. Dinosaurs PowerPoint presentation Dinosaurs teachers notes Dinosaurs activity sheet Dinosaurs activity sheet - answers Dinosaur footprint activity sheet Dinosaur footprint activity sheet - answers Have you seen our Dinosaurs factsheet?
Fossils What are fossils? How do they form? Find out why scientists study fossils and what they can tell us about the ancient creatures that once lived on Earth in our presentation for primary school students and teachers. Fossils PowerPoint presentation Fossils teachers notes Fossils activity sheet Fossils activity sheet - answers Have you seen our Fossils factsheet?
Who ate the Ammonite? 'Who ate the Ammonite?' - a prehistoric food chain activity, ideal for Year 3 rocks and fossils topic and Year 4 food chains topic. Who ate the Ammonite? teachers notes Who are the Ammonite? food web base sheet Who ate the Ammonite? information sheet
The Rock Cycle What are rocks made of? How are they formed? What properties do they have? What can rocks tell us about past environments on Earth? Find out all about the rock cycle in our presentation for primary school students and teachers. Rocks PowerPoint presentation Rocks teachers notes Rock Cycle activity sheet Rock Cycle activity sheet - answers Rock Properties activity sheet Rock Properties activity sheet - answers Have you seen our Rock Cycle factsheet?
Volcanoes What is a volcano and how do they form? Why are there different types of volcanic eruption and how can these be dangerous? KS2 Volcanoes PowerPoint presentation Volcanoes presentation teachers notes Make a volcano activity sheet Lava flows activity sheet Have you seen our primary volcanoes factsheet? KS3-4 Volcanoes PowerPoint presentation Volcanoes teachers notes Volcanic Hazards PowerPoint presentation Volcanic Hazards teachers notes Volcano Case Studies PowerPoint presentation Volcano Case Studies teachers notes Lava flows activity sheet Have you seen our secondary volcanoes factsheet?
Earthquakes KS2 Earthquakes PowerPoint presentation Earthquakes teachers notes Earthquake resistant building activity sheet KS3-4 Earthquakes PowerPoint presentation Earthquakes teachers notes Earthquake resistant building activity sheet
Energy Resources What is an energy resource? What's the difference between non-renewable and renewable energy resources and why does it matter? KS2 Energy PowerPoint Presentation Energy presentation teachers notes Energy definitions matching exercise Energy Activity teachers notes Energy Activity sheets (A3) Energy Activity pipe cut outs (A4) KS4 Renewable Energy PowerPoint Presentation Renewable Energy teachers notes Non-renewable Energy PowerPoint Presentation Non-renewable Energy teachers notes Energy Activity teachers notes Energy Activity sheets (A3) Energy Activity pipes cut out (A4)
Space KS2 Rocks in Space activity sheet Rocks in Space activity sheet answers Make your own Solar System Solar System pack Solar System pack instructions
Geothermal Gradient & Magma Generation KS5 The crust and mantle of the Earth are solid rock so where and why do we get liquid magma? The key lies in the Earth's geothermal gradient. Geothermal Gradient PowerPoint Presentation Geothermal Gradient teachers notes
Mineral Resources Mineral Resources card game KS3-5 Mineral resources are vital for so constructing so many different things from smartphones and computers to satellites and space shuttles. Mineral Resources game - how to play Mineral Resources cards Copper Exploration Activity KS5 Due to copper's high electrical and thermal conductivity it is an extremely important metal used in construction, electronics, transportation vehicles and industrial machinery. Find out how geologists explore for copper in this exploration activity. Copper Exploration PowerPoint Presentation Copper Exploration Game teachers notes Copper Exploration Game map print outs Copper Exploration Game student notes
Plate Tectonics Passport activity & presentation (KS2 - lower KS3)


Plate tectonics passport	Site information booklet	Plate tectonics powerpoint presentation

Teacher's notes	Plate boundaries and arrows	Plate tectonics map (16 x A4)

Plate Tectonics Workshop Learning Objectives (KS2-KS3)

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Activities and presentations

A series of presentations and activity sheets for teachers, STEM Ambassadors, and anyone else interested in geology to use in the classroom, in science clubs or at home.

The Geological Society gives permission for presentations to be adapted to suit other Key Stages and audiences.

Quick Links: